News & Blog

Mar 15, 2019

Cifra, an Italian company renowned for its production of Warp Knit Seamless (WKS™) apparel, presented its new “Thermo Project” collection at ISPO Munich in February. Made with WKS™ technology, the experimental seam-free apparel line generates high interest. The garments feature a blend of 44% THERMOLITE® technology to keep the wearer warm, quick drying properties, as well as 10% LYCRA® fiber to deliver lasting comfort and fit to keep the wearer moving freely.

Dec 04, 2018

The first commercially available THERMOLITE® T-Down EcoMade insulation made its debut at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Show in Denver last month. This high-performance insulation is a synthetic replacement for down feathers that is made from 100% recycled fiber and is Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified.

Oct 25, 2018

Industry challenge

The outdoor industry is in the midst of change as both the business landscape and consumer lifestyles continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Today’s consumers are searching for hybrid outdoor apparel with versatile functionality, rather than purchasing activity-specific apparels. Consumers expect their outerwear to help them better manage comfort and warmth, garments must have lightweight, breathability and moisture management properties to meet with an array of end uses across a multitude of cold weather activities. With the growth of sustainability movement, consumers also getting more concern about the environment and they are supportive to use products that contain environmentally-responsible or recycled components

May 15, 2018

Increasingly, consumers are demanding more from their socks. They want performance benefits that help socks dry quickly, keep feet warm, and are light enough to keep them moving freely. In response, The LYCRA Company launches new THERMOLITE® FAR INFRARED technology to help knitters, brands and retailers meet this growing need for high-tech features in everyday socks.

Jan 23, 2018

Capitalizing on consumer demand for performance and sustainability, the mainland China-based Ziran Non-Woven Co., Ltd and the Taiwan-headquartered, globally focused Shinih Enterprise Co., Ltd. – have chosen the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, Colorado, to launch the first commercially available THERMOLITE® T3 EcoMade insulation by The LYCRA Company.